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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
- I found a hidden gem in the suburbs of Florida, (Jared) Weems from Weems Motor Co. was kind enough to invite me over to his humble home garage for a glimpse into his world. And, while there, I could not pass up the offer to take a ride on what is the oldest bike I have ever ridden! This 73 year old Triumph has a very interesting story to tell, and Weems has done his due diligence in making sure that history remains intact, preserved in the perfect patina that is the bike now known as "The Judge".
Thank you to all who participated in this video!
Guest Star: @weemsmotorco
Extra: @Bueller.1203
Camera Man: @WhiskeyChaser
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I am near 84 years of age, I have been riding for 68 years and still ride now,, I had to switch to a trike because I broke my leg at 82 and the recovery is slow,, my new love is now you,,you are me 50 years ago,I rode my bike in Seattle year around, rain,, snow, volcano, earthquakes, thank you for your pure image for other young and old riders to aspire too,God has blessed you and I
Keep it rolling brother ❤🍻🍻🍻🇦🇺🤝🏁🏁👍👌
@N4DRR impressive af, I hope I'm able and willing at your vibrant age.
@@thomasborger6548 Thomas my first ride on a Harley Davidson was in June 1956, my first crash was on that same bike, my second crash was in march 1970, my wife was 7 months pregnant when we crashed in San Antonio Tx,that baby now is 52 years old, my last crash was in 2022 in Mount Olive Alabama, 68 years of biking can hurt you or toughing you up,, life has been a good ride for me, just keep riding and you body will let you know when it is time to hang it up,Thomas you are blessed
Wow old fella sending positive vibes from Australia as we love the same girl, like an Uncle of course like an Uncle!
@@davidvanbeek7761 I watched her in her garage "SHOP" yesterday, she took her baby's out into the sun, it reminded me of the time back in 1967 when I had a 1953 HD panhead in a 1949 hardtail frame with a giant rake and springer front end,I was 27 years old and loved that old chopper,she truly loves you and I but her first love is her iron baby's,, as two old Uncles we will share our love with her and her babies
Man, that thing sound SWEET! Who in their right mind would chop a piece of history? Thanks for saving a piece of history, Weems!
Thank God for people like him!
I can't believe this little woman doesn't have a million subscribers ❤❤❤
She will
😊😊😊😊
Excellent video ocanagan girl, nice to see old triumph 👍
Thank you! 😃
Makes me sad that some bikers don't have Weems ethics.....great guy.
Yea totally.
Oh by golly so glad ya got to ride the Judge! 🎉🎉❤❤
Meeeee toooo!!
Thank 's for the Triumph ride a long !
Any time!
Every old bike has cool stories. Maybe not this cool but it's one of the things that makes old bikes cool. It's cool Weems has the history on this one.
Totally 😎
Mad respect to everyone out there showing historic motorcycles the respect they deserve.
Yes 🙌
Hi 👋, Angel, great news seeing the legend, and riding the Judge , excellent, ride Safe, ☮️
Was great getting to ride it!
Thanks for taking us on a ride. Sure brings back some great times
😁 Such a cool bike to get to ride!
I had a 69 Triumph Trophy and it always started on the first kick.
This one runs like a top! Weems knows how to build a motor that’s for sure 👍
wow Angel that was 1 awesome vid, What a kool story about the Judge, ive had a few Triumphs in my early days all 750s 140s & th Judge sounds perfect @ your ride, ✌✌✌
It's a great sounding bike! I love it.
That was a good ride
It really was!
When I was 15 years old I worked in an Independant British Bike Repair Shop. British Bikes have some very odd British threads. My friend the owner of the shop had boxes and boxes of Bolts and Spare Parts. He closed the Motorcycle repair shop many years ago and went in to Manufacturing Nash Mole Traps. A Business that his Uncle owned for many years.
I am thinking my friend might still have many boxes of British bike parts.
He was a Pro Hillclimber he had a BSA that he ran on Methanol and Nitromethane. It was a hard Tail. He had just bought a Yamaha TT-500 that he was going to build into a Hillclimber with full Suspension .
Man, sounds like your friend is into some cool stuff!! I would love to get a little trials bike of some kind. And I’ve always loved the old triumphs
@@RedRiderCanadaBC Ok My friend had the Brand new Yamaha TT-500 ..Yamaha .. He was riding it down the road wide open to do a spark Plug check. It started raining really hard.
A Lady in a Cadilac pulled off to the side of the road. He thought she had pulled over because of the rain. With No Turn signal or warming she hung a U turn in front of him as he went to pass buy her. It broke his Leg in 7 Places. He laid in Traction in the Hospital for a month and he never built the Hillclimber.
When he retired from the Mole Trap Business he went into Bird Watching and Bird Banding. He was a Bachelor for many years. Then he got married. His wife lives and breaths Birdwatching too.
There was another guy who worked for Millwood Honda in Kalamazoo. He was their BMW mechanic. He also had a Nitro Burning Hill Climber. His was a Norton.
I have another Friend who raced BSA Gold Stars in the early 1960's in Grad Rapids MI.
He grew up in the City. Married a Rich gal they bought a Farm and went into farming big time. My Dad met him buy spreading lime and marl for him on his Farm. I worked for him the summer I was 16 years old. Worked a lot more hours on the Farm and made more money. Otherwise I would have worked in the Motorcycle shop another year.
I had a 1974 Yamaha YZ-80-A I put a GYT kit in it and tripled the power. Took it down to my friend Farm.. I am like 14 years old. My Dad Trailered my bike down there.
By then, this guy Phil Smith had a Ossa Phanton.. they are really fast two strokes.
He built a Hair Scrambles Tack around the pond. A Guy named Dave Atherton brought his two little kids out they had a Honda QA-50 .. These Two little kids riding the Honda Mini Bikes grew up to be Harley Davidson Factory Flat Track Riders. Kevin and Brian Atherton.
Their Dad Dave was a mechanic for Kenny Coolbeth a few years ago. The last year a Harley Davidson XR-750 won the AMA Pro National Championship . Dave Atherton was the mechanic.
Dave Brother Ron just retried and closed his Motorcycle shop in White Pigeon about two years ago. He still answered the phone Atheron's Triumph. He was a Triumph Dealer back before Triumph went out of Business. Triumph is back now they even have a new Motocross bike this year.
I will send you a link of Dave Atherton racing his Vintage Norton Flat Track Bike and I will send you a link to Kevin Atherton racing for the Harley Factory .
@@RedRiderCanadaBC I started my search for Atherton's and found this bit with Kevin Atherton and his Street Legal XR-750. He is carrying a huge starter motor in the back pack .. Kevin lives in FL most of the time now.
BTW FL can be unbearably hot and humid in the Summer. You were there in the Winter Remember.
th-cam.com/video/wzjGMZX336U/w-d-xo.html
@@RedRiderCanadaBC Here is a 1 mile Race that Kevin Atherton lead a lot of laps in. On the 1 mile Tracks the bikes need to draft other bikes to be faster. It's like a chess match to be in the right position to win. If you are leading you Probably will get drafted and sling shot passed. In NASCAR they call it a sling shot pass anyway .
Because 3 or 4 bikes running together can go faster than one bike can run alone they run in packs. It makes for very exciting racing.
th-cam.com/video/7aScIOl_Isw/w-d-xo.html
@@RedRiderCanadaBC There was a Red Flag in the race. Rodney Ferris died in that race. He clipped a haybale and went down and another bike hit him in the head. In the last couple of years since NASCAR started running AMA Pro Flat Track races they have put up more air fencing and require the riders to wear air suits ect. The announcer kept saying that they are running 130 to 140 MPH on the straights.
Chris Carr and Scottie Parker are two of the all Time Greats.
Steve Morehead and Ronnie Jones are still racing the Bultaco Astros on the short tracks.
This race was at De Quoin Illionois Fair Grounds. These Tracks are over 100 years old. They were built for Horse Sulky racing.
After the Era of Board Track racing the Tracks were high banked and the bikes ran over 100 MPH in the 1920.. Too many Riders and Spectators died. So they started racing cars and motorcycles on the Flat Track Horse Race Tracks at Fair Grounds all over the USA.
This race was July 2nd 1995 ,, Joe Kopp was in the Race, his son is racing the 450 CC Single class now and doing well.
The Flat Track Racers are a small tightly knit family.
www.cyclenews.com/2020/08/article/archives-column-rodney-farris/
I think Shade Tree did an interview about the Lawyer / Judges Triumph.
That button on the Amal Carburetor is called a tickler and it primes your engine.
I am a sub of of hers . I watch Red all the time , and I love both of her bike . Can't wait to see how her Dad's bike turns out
😁 Thank you! Happy you like the channel!
Great video, loved that the bike history lesson
Glad you enjoyed it!
That story was the real deal! so cool. Love the history and stories behind a machine like that.
Right!! SO cool.
What a cool meeting and riding a legend. Upright twins are super cool too. I hope dad gets to go next time 😎👍🏻 Great video!
Thanks! Was really cool getting to ride that old history piece 😄
That was rad! Awesome old machine. Great collaboration
Thanks!
Cool video Red , your living the dream 😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I think so 😁😁😁
Well Red your dad must be so proud 🇬🇧👍
I hope so 🙂
Love to see any old or new Trumpet running down the road.
Already told you about my 1970 650 Bonneville Custom that I left in California with my 56 Pan. Loved those bikes when I was still young.
So sad when people have to leave their bikes behind. I really liked riding this old thing though!
Great video, Red !!! History does matter !!!!! Weems is a great embasitor for British bikes.
Totally!!
Angel, great video and interview of Jared Weems. So cool you got to ride the Judge.
😎Dave H
It was so cool getting to meet him! I love that bike and I’m glad someone like Jared got to become the owner of it. I don’t think it could have a better home!
Great Triumph story , great ride-along !!! Weems is a expert among experts !!! Glad you brought us along !!!
Glad you came!
a new but big fan from Australia, loving your content yes you are cool and happy to share your channel here in Australia plus us red heads got to stick together ...
Yoooo another Aussie red head, hey!
Well welcome to the channel! I am glad you are liking it 😁
"GENERATIONS"
Exactly what we need mutual respect between generations.
Thank You Miss Angel!
I hope you.et his wife and family also, Jared is a very giving and Beautiful person making wonderful and Beautiful bikes.
With Love and Respect, You are in my prayers
Hoka Hey
I met his daughter but his wife wasn't home I don't think. Next time though!
This is awesome...you both rock
Thanks 😄
Damn...🆒 AWESOME Video Red Angel !!!!!
Thanks!!
@@RedRiderCanadaBCWelcome...UR...Damn Lucky...U Just..Rode A Picice Of Iconic HISTORY !!!!!
That was a great video Angel! Really enjoyed it. Thanks for the ride along on the Judge. Ride safe!
Thanks! I’m glad you liked the video 😄
Weird ! How was all that tracked down….amazing ! And there is thee, Triumph…. Red, it sounded good 💕 loved those island bikes…..with standard bars. great story. Thx 👍🤠
Definitely a cool story behind that one hey!
yeah, Red, you're pretty cool, for sure!
this is a cool episode for sure, "The Judge". wow, soooo cool. 😎
marcus
Thanks!! I really had fun doing this one 😁
Red Rider giving off Janice Joplin vibes.
Weems is a legend! The history of the Judge is amazing. I love that you are getting to meet all these amazing people.
Me too!!
OUTSTANDING!!!!! I was having a so,so weekend, until I seen your video. Now I'm inspired to get my Evo ready for the season tomorrow. My first scoot was a 66 chopped triumph. Still got my shovel just needs to warm up here in NYC
Yes!! I hope you get some good riding weather soon! I took mine for a short, chilly ride yesterday.
BSA and old Triumphs...those were the bikes of my youth. Rode those because we were just poor dumb kids that couldn't afford anything else. Oh but the miles and miles of smiles we laid down. Sweet memories. Now, I'm fortunate enough to live near my old riding buddy from back then. We still scoot around, even as retired old men. Regardless of age, can't stop the smiles!! Ride on, Red!!
I couldn't live without my bikes!
hello angel. Thanks for a ride on such a famous motorcycle. it was simply beautiful. I saw the film and I like these old motorcycles that are there. thanks again .
You're very welcome!
Cool. 😎 👍
Yea 😎
Super cool video, and super cool old Triumph!
Totally an awesome bike!
Oh, I know this guy, I've been subscribed to his channel for a long time. He makes cool "Projects" out of Triumph motorcycles.
Yea he is pretty cool for sure
Wow! How awesome Angel!
She's Mor...THAN COOL...SHE'S...A GODDESS ...!!!!!!!!
What a story you've got to tell, Angel. You've ridden an amazing piece of not only British bike history but also an incredible piece of biker lore ... you're dad is gonna be building one of those Triumphs with you soon , I can see it now!
Was a great opportunity to ride this thing and one I won't soon forget!
Very cool video Angel as usual. You take care and stay safe.
Thanks John 😁
Great ,I road an old one that once cool bikes ,Have a great day.
They really are!
So kool,awesome bike!
Yea! 😃
Great collaboration👍
Thanks!
Nice history lesson on the lawyer Robert Young. The bike still looks 👌 amazing
The bike is awesome!
Love those Triumphs! You look good on The Judge.
I love that bike!
So nice to see you close to my home! This was agreat video thoroughly enjoyed it! Keep up the good work.
Thanks!! I had a great time in FL.
Really cool video. Glad you got to splash a little sunshine on your face
Thank you!! I really enjoyed making this one 😁
Hey kid, I started out with a BSA Thunder Bolt 57 years ago, and I rode that until I bought a '73 FX. Those Brit bikes are so much fun to ride! I'm still riding, but now I have 3 v-twins and they are all Yamaha v-twins!! There is a lot to say about nostalgia. My two biggest bikes are an '02 RoadStar and an '02 V-Star 1100, both are examples of old school tech, but fun for every day that Oregon weather permits!
Keep on keeping on! You're doing great work and I have turned into a faithful follower.
Thank you for your support!! Those V-Stars are pretty good bikes eh! I just sold one to my uncle and he loves it.
LOVE YOU RED!!!! Merry me??? LOVE THAT YOU ARE WHO YOU ARE!!!!
Hahah thanks!
I love the work Red Rider does . I am 66 and I have been riding since 1970 even before I had a licenses .lol And I have had two British bikes
my first was a 1970 BSA 441 Victor ,and another I got in 1972 Triumph Bonneville and in 1976 I bought my first Harley Davidson A 1975 FXE ,and I kick my self for selling it . God Bless all who ride And May the good lord watch over Y'all and keep Ya safe out there . Amen
I've always really like the old Triumphs too.
As long as I have been watching your channel, I have had the feeling that you looked like someone but I couldn't think of her name.lol 😅 I am old 😂 and yesterday I thought of who you reminded me of it's Janis Joplin.
she was a Beautiful woman too and you look almost like her .
I mean that as a compliment hun believe me. May God Bless you and watch over you always.Amen 🙏
that's an awesome video thank you
Glad you liked it!
3:08 what a cool story
Totally!!
What an awesome video!!! I bet your face was sore from all that smilin' all over yourself, lol! It was definitely contagious for I was smilin' right along with ya. Love the stories that come from older bikes, no matter what the make it is. That's a memory that will be with ya forever! So happy you had the chance to ride "The Judge". Loved the look and it sounded fantastic! I hope you had a safe trip back to Canada. Thank you for sharing the thrill and the ride along! God Bless!
Haha yea I was smiling a lot during that trip and I cannot wait to go back!
Red. You gotta speed shift a 1930s or 40s Harley with a hand banger! It’s a blast!
Yea it would take a little getting used to on that old thing. But wouldn’t take long! I really liked riding it.
Definitely a great piece of history
For sure!
Saw this bike in one of Cheyleesi’s I think and it’s such a sick bike!!
It suits you quite well and it’s obvious in your face how much you loved it!
I wouldn’t be surprised if I see a future video titled something like “My new Triumph Bobber built by Weems” and I’m absolutely here for it! You can never have too many bikes, there is simply no such thing 💁♀️
Hahaha oh man it would be so cool to have an old Triumph built by Weems! And the only limit on how many bikes a parson can own is their garage space lol.
@@RedRiderCanadaBC I’m 100% certain it will happen!! lol that’s exactly right. I hit max capacity a while ago so I’ve got some at mums and some in storage 😂
Lucky girl Flame ❤
I am 😊
Cool bike and great story with it.
Totally rad!
I've been following Weems for a few years. I love Triumph's period. Course I love Harley and Indian too lol! I'm glad you got to meet Weems and ride Da Judge. How awesome was that!? I know I have never ridden a motorcycle that is as old as that one is. Don't know that I ever will either. Weems knows those old Triumphs. When I watch his vids I miss my Bonneville. Maybe one day I might get another one. Loved watching this great video! Hope you're getting to ride some, and stay safe in your beautiful B.C.!
I've always loved old Triumphs also! And I got to go for a short little chilly ride yesterday 😁
Little Sister, may a righteous young man see what all us old men see.
So we don't have to be righteous, if we're just old? Sweeeeeet
@gcanaday1 righteous AND young and appreciates what a cool chick she is.
@@scottmccullorg Thank you Scott 🙏 I really hope to meet a good God fearing young man some day soon.
@@gcanaday1 😂
Yo Red, I have been patiently waiting in beautiful downtown Mid Michigan for this vid. I was not disappointed. Luckily I had access to right shift Triumphs when I was younger. They are totally Kool. Only took you a minute. You had it down. 👍👊👏 The history of this Motorsickle is amazing. Hanging with a Triumph builder Legend in FLA. I'm Jel. ✌️😘❤️😎🇺🇸
I could easily get use to a bike like this!! Just once around the block and I was already picking it up 😎
Real nice video. Real brotherly love. And respect.
😁
I watched Weem’s resurrection of the Judge! It’s amazing how it turned out considering the sabotage,neglect & abuse that had been bestowed upon it! Sure performs very well & you got a chance to experience it! Good stuff!👍
Such a cool piece of history!
Finally you are sitting on the bike and kickstarting it. COOL
Every bike is different. I cannot do this on my shovel cause I can’t get enough momentum. Plus my leg hits the shock on the way down if I sit on my shovel to kick it.
Hi Angel awesome video ! Don't hate me, but I'm a TRIUMPH fan through, and through. Growing up we had TRIUMPHS, and BSAs in our family. Those were good times, and great memories for sure. Stoked you were able to meet Weems and ride the Judge !
It was an awesome experience! And I love Triumphs also 💕
@@RedRiderCanadaBCThe way I look at it the fact you were able to meet Weems and ride a piece of history was the icing on the cake. I must admit it makes me a little bit jealous but at the same time I happy for you though !
Ironic that a man who was actually innocent was still treated like a criminal by the system that wrongly convicted him, this to me is Americana.
Yea hey. Cool story though!
Great history and video. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Very cool. I love the old stuff. Was the Judge easier to kick than your shovelhead?
My daily rider is a 1964 Triumph TR6. If you have them tuned and maintained correctly, they're pretty reliable old bikes.
It wasn’t harder to kick than my shovel lol. I just was expecting it to be easier than it was so wasn’t really throwing my weight into it enough.
Love the video. What a great day and experience! Weems is next level talented and just an awesome human being. You and that David guy aren’t so bad either. ;)
Hahahaha thanks... I guess you're alright too 😆
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Awesome story,thanks Red Rider
Totally cool eh!
what a Gem of a bloke hey Red....great vid.... be rideing seasion there soon yer..?? cheers
Almost that time Trev! And yes, Weems is a total gem.
So cool your experience in Florida was so good
😁😁
wow what a great story
It really is.
Very cool!
Yea!!
👍I'm thinking you now need a Triumph Project🙂
I like that idea…. Mr Weems could probably get you setup for a great British build. 😊
Hahah I think I need no more projects till the ones I have already are done 😅 Shop is definitely getting cozy here.
Loved this video just loved it .
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Well miss Angel , you got to ride a piece of British history ,also you got to speak with a fellow triumph lover 👍.
If you want a bit of old man (58 years old 😁)opinion ......drop the hairy davidsbum and get yourself a triumph 👍👍!!!
Go on you know it makes sense.
Peace out ✌
Hahah well I could always have the best of both worlds 😆
It's cool to see you mixing and mingling with the moto TH-cam legends. I hope the Five Dirty Bikers take the chance to have you on their podcast too.
Never heard of those guys!! Maybe I'll check em out. Do they have a channel?
Yes a channel here and a podcast. They interview people from moto TH-cam, influencers and moto people of some fashion or another.
They really enjoy the Kool-Aide.
And they host a meet up once a year as well.
Weems just did a project with them too.
My cousin and all his buddies had different old bikes in the 70's, he had a Yamaha, his buddies a Norton, Harley and Triumph he said the T was the smoothest ride
I really liked riding that old thing.
EXCELLENT RED!
Thanks!
8:16 never needs changing
Those sinister weirdos better not turn you into a Triumph person! Well, of course I owned a Triumph TR6R some years ago, but that was like catching a cold . . . didn't stay around too long.
I’ve actually always appreciated the old Triumphs! And, I think I like them before I liked Harley’s to be honest 🤫 😅
@@RedRiderCanadaBC yes, they are classics plus they're easier to kickstart. Strange how the TR's clutch was always stiffer than my Sportster's. So it goes, eh?
Awesome video, would love to meet weems some day. ❤
He's a pretty cool dude
still loving your stuff - have you got the missing kick tries? Its fun to see the whole battle and the victory cos you're great!
I'll post a short later with some of the missed attempts!
Good show Red.
Thanks!
I've been looking forward to this episode with Weems. You both love getting dirty in the workshop and making or fixing stuff. Maybe you'll get a Triumph next eh? ;-)
Haha maybe!
Wow, great vid. I got you both subbed now too.🎉🎉😊
Awesome! Thanks 🙂
Cracking vid, nice 1.
Thanks!!
Here because of Weems. Subbed and liked can't wait to check out your other videos!
Thank you!! Welcome to the channel 🙂
I like Jared I've been following him for a couple years now
Yea he's a good one for sure!
great video! he is a very nice cool man,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
He really is!
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Jack's bike was pretty cool too. How many Triumph Amen Savior frames do you see?
That was the only time I've ever see one!
I like Red's shovel but to say she looks damn sexy sitting on that Triumph would be an utter understatement , Angel ya need to get your self a Triumph...no "But's" about it.
Haha maybe I'll come across a good deal some day 🤔